The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "support." The first sentence in the paragraph helps to support the main idea of the paragraph. "...Do you enjoy being out in the fresh air?<span> Does nature restore your spirits?</span><span> ..."</span>
It is about Gordon korman using the item as the next future item in the case of the continuing investigation. The protagonist says the character of the secretary is the only territory of the England in the northwest. Therefore the protagonist is saying that Gordon is using the future time telling as the next best item. Good luck :)